Outstanding performance at Cape Town High School in the fields of Academic Subjects, Sport and Services to the School in various categories is recognised by a number of awards and certificates. These are presented to the deserving learners at a prize-giving ceremony held at the end of each year.
Broadly speaking, there are three categories of award:
- Service Awards
- Academic Awards
- Sporting Awards
Service Awards
These are usually
certificates, awarded to individual learners and as groups, for services rendered to the CTHS community in one or more areas, such as the Guardians, the School Choir, The Sound and Lightng team, the Media team, the Matric Ball and associated fundraising committees, etc.
Academic Awards
These are
certificates and (in exceptional cases)
prestigious award trophies awarded to individual learners who have excelled academically, via the following categories:
- Diligence & Progress Certificates
- Subject Certificates
Bronze Certificates
Silver Certificates
Gold Certificates
Prestigious Awards
The Rachelé
Ferreira Certificate
for outstanding Afrikaans results
The Afrikaans Floating Trophy
for excellence in Afrikaans
The Charlene Petersen Trophy
for the best Natural Science learner in the GET Phase
The Saleigh van der Schyff Trophy
for the best Tourism practical work
The Shirley Futuran Floating Trophy
for excellence in English writing
The Michael Cranstoun-Day Trophy and Certificate
for the learner who puts in more than 100 % effort into every task he/she undertakes
The Tony and Gwen Thomas Trophy
for public speaking
The Ian Koenigfest Trophy and Certificate
for outstanding involvement in school life
